Ultimate G43 / K43 Pouch Discussion

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[Jeff Ashenfelter]

I have two more pouch variations that I am going to post to enhance this thread. The first one is a very rare late war example by FUQ. It is made of a smooth canvas with black pebbled leather straps and brown leather furniture. It is pretty much the same as the other pouch by this maker that I posted earlier. The difference being in the belt loops. These are made of a Luftwaffe grey webbing, of special interest is that the strap ends are reinforced with a black leather tab. Also note the makers logo in white ink stamping on the tabs. FUQ 1945

[Jeff Ashenfelter]

I have two more pouch variations that I am going to post to enhance this thread. The first one is a very rare late war example by FUQ. It is made of a smooth canvas with black pebbled leather straps and brown leather furniture. It is pretty much the same as the other pouch by this maker that I posted earlier. The difference being in the belt loops. These are made of a Luftwaffe grey webbing, of special interest is that the strap ends are reinforced with a black leather tab. Also note the makers logo in white ink stamping on the tabs. FUQ 1945

Notice the black pebbled retaining strap and the black metal preservative applied on the metal parts by the Russians some time after the war.

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Notice the black pebbled retaining strap and the black metal preservative applied on the metal parts by the Russians some time after the war.

leather reinforcing on the flap

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leather reinforcing on the flap

back

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back

maker stamp in white ink

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maker stamp in white ink

Waffenampt stamp also in white ink, notice the tab ends

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Waffenampt stamp also in white ink, notice the tab ends

This next example although not as rare as the previous one deserves mention in this thread. It is a cream colored vinyl pouch with brown leather hardware. Notice that the top flaps are riveted right through the black leather flap ends. The belt loops are black ersatz fabric with reinforced tab ends. The most notable feature of this pouch is that it is maker marked Bla 1944. Jeff

[Jeff Ashenfelter]

This next example although not as rare as the previous one deserves mention in this thread. It is a cream colored vinyl pouch with brown leather hardware. Notice that the top flaps are riveted right through the black leather flap ends. The belt loops are black ersatz fabric with reinforced tab ends. The most notable feature of this pouch is that it is maker marked Bla 1944. Jeff

Another thing that I forgot to mention on the above pouch is that this one somehow escaped the metal preservative apllication process. Note the color of the metal strap studs and the patina of the flap rivets. Below is a picture of the back and the ersatz belt loops

[Jeff Ashenfelter]

Another thing that I forgot to mention on the above pouch is that this one somehow escaped the metal preservative apllication process. Note the color of the metal strap studs and the patina of the flap rivets. Below is a picture of the back and the ersatz belt loops

Maker stamp on the inside of the pouch

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Jeff,
I hope you have an extra one!
Consider payment in the mail!

Thanks for posting these rarer examples,
Michael

[Jeff Ashenfelter]

Jeff,
I hope you have an extra one!
Consider payment in the mail!

Thanks for posting these rarer examples,

Michael

Here is another rare pouch I offer for review.A cream colored textured vinyl with all brown leather tabs and loops. Top flaps are sewn not riveted and the belt loops are also brown leather. Notice the width of the belt loops, they are much wider than other examples that I own. Of special interest is the three letter code maker mark qkv 44. I have not been able to track this maker down, perhaps someone else knows who it is! There is also a very faint Waffenampt stamp next to the MM, however I cannot make out the number on it. Jeff

[Jeff Ashenfelter]

Here is another rare pouch I offer for review.A cream colored textured vinyl with all brown leather tabs and loops. Top flaps are sewn not riveted and the belt loops are also brown leather. Notice the width of the belt loops, they are much wider than other examples that I own. Of special interest is the three letter code maker mark qkv 44. I have not been able to track this maker down, perhaps someone else knows who it is! There is also a very faint Waffenampt stamp next to the MM, however I cannot make out the number on it. Jeff

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